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The American Indian Business Association |
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Your Membership is Our Greatest Resource |
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AIBA?s Early Years |
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OUR MISSION Our mission as the American Indian Business Association (AIBA) is to encourage and stimulate tribal economic development Our vision is to produce tomorrow's leaders by providing opportunities for our members to gain first hand business experiences in order to assume professional positions after graduation. Our professional members serve as role models to current AIBA students and have the benefit of mentoring these future leaders. Through these interactions, AIBA encourages and builds capacity for tribal economic development THE HISTORY OF AIBA The American Indian Business Association (AIBA) was created by three aspiring business students when they realized that there was a need for a support system for? American Indian students at the UNM-Anderson School of Management.? AIBA was established in 1994 by Michael Clani, Roberson Becenti, Katchee Mitchell, and Anderson staff, Jaye Francis. The essential elements haven't changed much since the inception of AIBA; the goals and values remain the same. However, AIBA has acquired a " whole family" attitude. ORGANIZATIONAL INTENT ? To recruit, retain and increase the number of Native students graduating from college ? To assist our membership in realizing their potential and the value of a formal education ? To serve as a liaison for the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of Management and the various tribal entities of the Southwest ? To encourage community and economic development among tribes ? To generate and maintain financial stability GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND VALUES ? Rigorous academic preparation ? Unyielding commitment to service ? Continuous pursuit of innovative solutions |
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